Is it OK to leave the water cooler/dispenser unplugged for most of the day and just plug it when I get home?

Question

The water cooler's compressor can cool its tank in 5-7 minutes, so its no biggie to wait for cool water. I am more concerned about the compressor conking out due to it being plugged-in and unplugged intermittently.

Thanks for your input!

Answer 1

_I could be wrong. However it seems to me that the compressor turns on and off intermittently during the day to keep the water at a certain temperature.  Therefore, it would be logical that unplugging it during the day would prevent wear and tear rather than induce it.  However, as stated previously, I could be wrong.

Answer 2

I leave mine running 24/7

Answer 3

why use it at all?